Inflation Increases the Burden of Civil Servants and Retirees: “Purchasing Power Must Be Protected, Losses Must Be Compensated!”
Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) announced by September 2026 After inflation data, Memur-Sen, He made a harsh statement, drawing attention to the loss of purchasing power experienced by public servants and retirees.. In the statement, It was emphasized that the burden on fixed income earners has reached an unbearable point in the face of high inflation and increasing compulsory expenses..
According to TURKSTAT data 2026 Inflation rate in September %1,84 took place as. Like this 3 monthly inflation to 5.57%, annual inflation reached 29.73%. Confederation officials evaluating the announced figures, He stated that the decisions of the Arbitration Board continue to negatively affect the lives of public officials and retirees..
The Increase in Inflation Expectations Registered a Real Loss
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) III. With Inflation Report 2027-2029 In the Medium Term Program covering the period (OVP), 2026 ve 2027 Attention was drawn to the upward revision of inflation targets and expectations for the years. These revisions, It was stated that the real loss in civil servant and pension salaries and the erosion in purchasing power were once again clearly demonstrated through official data..
Mandatory Expenditures Challenge Those on Fixed Income
Food prices that are above general inflation rates, In the statement, it was emphasized that rent payments and fuel increases are eroding the purchasing power of fixed income earners day by day., Attention was drawn to the following points:
Energy and Training Load: 4 Nisan 2026 It was stated that there was an increase in the energy bills of households due to the natural gas gradual tariff application that came into force on. Addition of education costs with the opening of schools; food, Combined with basic expenses such as housing and transportation, it has brought household budgets to the point of being crushed under the burden of compulsory spending..
Income Inequality Deepens: These developments in the market increase the inequality in income distribution., It was noted that it accentuated social separation and increased its economic and social costs..
”The Burden Should Not Be Carried on the Shoulders of Fixed Income People”
Confederate officials, high inflation, He called on the authorities, stating that the heavy economic bill caused by exchange rates and interest should not be imposed only on public employees and retirees.:
”The burden of heavy economic costs caused by high inflation, should no longer be carried on the shoulders of those on fixed incomes. Purchasing power of civil servants and retirees should be protected, The losses must be compensated immediately.”
